Fire razes Meru paint processing plant


SHAH ALAM: A paint processing plant at the Meru Industrial Park was razed in an early morning fire Monday (April 29).

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (operations) Ahmad Mukhlis Makhtar said the department received a call about the incident at 6.34am.

He said a total of 39 firefighters together with machinery from eight fire and rescue stations, including Kapar, Klang Utara and Andalas fire stations, were rushed to the scene of the incident to control the fire.

"The fire-fighting work also involved teams from the Port Klang, Kota Raja, Shah Alam, Bukit Jelutong and Rawang fire stations.

"The fire involved two buildings of the paint processing plant. When we arrived, the fire was raging and most of the building was already engulfed in flames," he said in a statement Monday.

Ahmad Mukhlis said the incident did not involve any loss of life or injury.

He said the cause of the incident and the total losses are still under investigation. - Bernama

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Three Vietnamese women among four killed in car-lorry crash on NSE
Crowd gathers at PJ court complex ahead of possible arrival of Zayn Rayyan's parents
Domestic Trade Ministry studying proposals for additional vehicles for diesel subsidies
Masyair team ready to receive 31,600 Malaysian pilgrims
Time for MCA, CPC to work together to strengthen bond, says Dr Wee
Sg Bakap polls: Unity government candidate to be announced tonight
What's at stake for the teams in Euro 2024?
Dengue cases up by 235% in the last six months
Teacher loses RM359k to scam
KLIA shooting case management set for July

Others Also Read